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product_id: 80547243
title: "Wood Stain Water-Based - (Medium Oak) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 500ml"
brand: "littlefair's"
price: "R814"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Littlefair's"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/80547243-wood-stain-water-based-medium-oak-non-toxic-eco-friendly
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region: South Africa
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# Eco-friendly & low odor, safe indoors Water-based, non-toxic formula Quick drying for fast project turnaround Wood Stain Water-Based - (Medium Oak) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 500ml

**Brand:** littlefair's
**Price:** R814
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Transform your woodwork with eco-chic confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Wood Stain Water-Based - (Medium Oak) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 500ml by littlefair's
- **How much does it cost?** R814 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/80547243-wood-stain-water-based-medium-oak-non-toxic-eco-friendly)

## Best For

- littlefair's enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted littlefair's brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Safe & Sustainable:** Non-toxic, low-odor water-based formula perfect for indoor use without harsh chemicals
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Enhances natural wood grain with rich Medium Oak tones for a timeless finish
- • **Speed Meets Precision:** Quick drying time lets you complete projects faster without sacrificing quality
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Works beautifully on all wood types—soft or hardwood—making it your go-to stain
- • **Made in Britain, Loved Worldwide:** Handmade by a family-run business since 2001, combining tradition with innovation

## Overview

Littlefair's Medium Oak Wood Stain is a 500ml water-based, non-toxic, and quick-drying formula designed for all wood types. Handmade in the UK, it enhances natural grain with a rich, satin finish while being safe for indoor use and easy to clean up with water. Ideal for professionals and DIYers seeking a sustainable, fast, and flawless wood staining solution.

## Description

Shop Littlefair's Wood Stain Water-Based - (Medium Oak) – Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly & Quick Drying - Easy-to-Apply, Concentrated Formula for All Wood Types – 500ml. Free delivery on eligible orders of £20 or more.

Review: Excellent product - What an excellent product! I had bought 250ml of light oak first to stain some pine shelves, they only needed one coat but I am very happy with the result. Very easy to stain, after shaking the bottle I poured some into a glass jar and used a paint brush. They dried quickly outside. I then bought a 1l bottle to stain my new beech wood chairs, they looked nice with one coat but I ended up doing two coats, but you need to be careful as it can get patchy, I just got a damp cloth and wiped off the patchy bit which worked. I then waxed them with no problems. I like the fact it is water based too as I am very sensitive to lots of things and I did take an antihistamine before using this and I stained them outside, but I had no allergic reaction so very happy about that🙂 excellent product and i would definitely recommend 🥰
Review: Nice stain, but tricky to finish well - I wanted a water based stain to soak into my wood and colour it. I do not really like using a coloured varnish, so wanted to do this in two stages. This stain is easy to work with. It has the same consistency as water, so if brushing, use a jam jar or something to help reduce the amount of stain on the brush. Then I found it best to quickly brush it out (almost scrubbing it) as far as possible. Overloading the brush will cause splashes, and pooling on the surface. The colour will not be very dense on a first pass like this, but it might be surprisingly nice and even. If I was doing the same job again, I might have actually stopped before developing the full colour. The first passes left a subtle colour and more prominent grain, which was nice. Using a dark stain (French Oak), this disappeared somewhat with further coats. The stain finish is very flat matt and actually begs to just be polished, but I had planned to finish with a satin varnish to make it look a little more saturated, and to protect the wood from splashes, and make for easy cleaning. I used the littlefriars water based varnish, but this was much more tricky than the stain. The water based varnish started picking up stain in seconds, and spreading it around like a coloured varnish (which I wanted to avoid as it is too easy to produce streaks). I am not sure if an oil based varnish would have had the same effect. It is probably best to test the system components before attacking the final product, but does anyone ever do that ? I dont as I am too impatient, so I can blame myself for shortcomings in the finish. With the water based varnish picking up some of the stain, it was inclined to leave darkened marks at the end of brush strokes. If ending brush strokes on the same line (as I would for painting). This produced noticable lines accross the work, so I started ending lines in a sawtooth to avoid straight lines. Grain differences seemed also to be exagerated by the varnish interaction with the stain. I now think that the first varnish coat needs to be applied reasonably thickly and very quickly , to avoid going back over the same patch (in total opposition to painting the stain). Returning to a patch even within seconds will result in picking up the stain in the varnish and moving it in an undesirable way, and probably resulting in patchy or streaked work. Most of my difficulty was with the varnish but this needs to be known when starting out. I still think this is what I wanted and think it relatively easy to use, it just needs care when finishing.

## Features

- Contains METHYL-2H or METHYL-4 (3:1) Mixture of EC NO 220-239-6. May produce an allergic reaction.
- MAKE WOOD LOOK GOOD - Apply Littlefair's Water-Based Wood Stain to bare sanded wood to add rich and lasting colour while allowing the natural grain to shine through. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: the wood stain needs to be applied to bare wood so it can soak in. If it is applied over an existing finish, it will run off.
- MADE IN THE UK - Proudly handmade in Britain and family-run since 2001, Littlefair's is committed to helping you achieve beautiful results at home with innovative indoor wood finishing products that are kinder to the planet.
- SAFE FOR INDOORS - This is a low odour, non-toxic and quick drying water-based wood stain making it ideal for enclosed spaces and cleans easily from brushes and tools with just water - no harsh chemicals required.
- SUITABLE FOR ALL WOOD TYPES - Works beautifully on both soft and hardwoods, enhancing the natural grain. The final appearance will be a combination of the natural colour of the wood, the effect of the stain and protection.
- PROTECT YOUR PROJECT - Once dry, the stained wood should be protected using a Littlefair's Varnish, Oil or Wax Polish to seal the wood and bring the colour to life!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0104MVC3M |
| Base Material | Water Based |
| Best Sellers Rank | 227 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 4 in Stain |
| Brand | Littlefair's |
| Coating Description | Water based, non-toxic, handmade coating with unique colour formulations |
| Colour | Medium Oak |
| Compatible Material | Wood |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | Versatile coverage for indoor wood furniture and surfaces |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (10,234) |
| Finish | Satin/semi-glossy, smooth |
| Included Components | Compartments Included |
| Item Dimensions | 7.5 x 7.5 x 15.5 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Wood Stain |
| Item Weight | 16.9 Ounces |
| Liquid Volume | 500 Millilitres |
| Manufacturer | Littlefair's |
| Material | Water Based |
| Model Name | Medium Oak |
| Model Number | MO-500ML-FBA |
| Paint Type | Water Based |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor Wooden Surfaces |
| Size | 500ml |
| Special Features | Easy Clean Up, Low Odor, Non Toxic & Natural Formula, Quick Drying, Versatile for Many Types of Furniture, Floors and Doors |
| Style | Aged natural wood |
| Surface Recommendation | Oak,Wood |
| Unit Count | 500.0 millilitre(s) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Littlefair's
- **Colour:** Medium Oak
- **Material:** Water Based
- **Model name:** Medium Oak
- **Surface recommendation:** Oak,Wood

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent product
*by A***R on 4 March 2026*

What an excellent product! I had bought 250ml of light oak first to stain some pine shelves, they only needed one coat but I am very happy with the result. Very easy to stain, after shaking the bottle I poured some into a glass jar and used a paint brush. They dried quickly outside. I then bought a 1l bottle to stain my new beech wood chairs, they looked nice with one coat but I ended up doing two coats, but you need to be careful as it can get patchy, I just got a damp cloth and wiped off the patchy bit which worked. I then waxed them with no problems. I like the fact it is water based too as I am very sensitive to lots of things and I did take an antihistamine before using this and I stained them outside, but I had no allergic reaction so very happy about that🙂 excellent product and i would definitely recommend 🥰

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice stain, but tricky to finish well
*by T***D on 24 February 2026*

I wanted a water based stain to soak into my wood and colour it. I do not really like using a coloured varnish, so wanted to do this in two stages. This stain is easy to work with. It has the same consistency as water, so if brushing, use a jam jar or something to help reduce the amount of stain on the brush. Then I found it best to quickly brush it out (almost scrubbing it) as far as possible. Overloading the brush will cause splashes, and pooling on the surface. The colour will not be very dense on a first pass like this, but it might be surprisingly nice and even. If I was doing the same job again, I might have actually stopped before developing the full colour. The first passes left a subtle colour and more prominent grain, which was nice. Using a dark stain (French Oak), this disappeared somewhat with further coats. The stain finish is very flat matt and actually begs to just be polished, but I had planned to finish with a satin varnish to make it look a little more saturated, and to protect the wood from splashes, and make for easy cleaning. I used the littlefriars water based varnish, but this was much more tricky than the stain. The water based varnish started picking up stain in seconds, and spreading it around like a coloured varnish (which I wanted to avoid as it is too easy to produce streaks). I am not sure if an oil based varnish would have had the same effect. It is probably best to test the system components before attacking the final product, but does anyone ever do that ? I dont as I am too impatient, so I can blame myself for shortcomings in the finish. With the water based varnish picking up some of the stain, it was inclined to leave darkened marks at the end of brush strokes. If ending brush strokes on the same line (as I would for painting). This produced noticable lines accross the work, so I started ending lines in a sawtooth to avoid straight lines. Grain differences seemed also to be exagerated by the varnish interaction with the stain. I now think that the first varnish coat needs to be applied reasonably thickly and very quickly , to avoid going back over the same patch (in total opposition to painting the stain). Returning to a patch even within seconds will result in picking up the stain in the varnish and moving it in an undesirable way, and probably resulting in patchy or streaked work. Most of my difficulty was with the varnish but this needs to be known when starting out. I still think this is what I wanted and think it relatively easy to use, it just needs care when finishing.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Decent product, good value for money, good finish, seems to be water resistant.
*by M***T on 19 August 2025*

Decent product, good value for money, good finish, seems to be water resistant.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-08*